Wisconsin Musky

Fishing Wisconsin

Wisconsin Musky

Musky It takes the average angler more than 50 hours to catch a muskellunge larger than 30 inches. Because these fish are trophy fish, "follows," "swirls" and "hits" are enjoyed and talked about nearly as much as actual catches.

The muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) is one of Wisconsin's most important and unique trophies. It is so highly valued that the State Legislature proclaimed it the official State Fish in 1955. More world records have been landed in Wisconsin than anywhere else. The state and world record is a tremendous 69 pounds and 11 ounce fish taken from the Chippewa Flowage.

Find a Musky Water

  • Musky Waters - information on musky life history, research, management and classification of waters.
  • Musky Rivers - a list of rivers with musky including river miles, access type, and musky classification and category.
  • Musky Lakes - a list of musky lakes in Wisconsin. Includes lake size, access type, and musky classification and category, if available.
  • Quality Fishing Opportunities for Musky - based on water productivity and fish growth potential, and facilitated by minimum length regulations, anglers fishing in many of these waters will have a good chance of catching a "quality" musky.

Fishing for Musky

Management

Publications

Regulations


For more information, please contact:

Tim Simonson, Staff Specialist
(608) 267-7498.

Last Revised: Thursday September 24 2009